A girl on the go just cant be caught with an ugly bag. Save the black and grey for dear old dad and the khaki for those Granola types with the cool strings braided into their locks. Your Manolos just don’t go with Tourister and you’re not going to apologize for it, or worse: yield <... >

The City Cranes as far as the eye can see. Construction EVERYWHERE you go. It may not sound like heaven, but it might be someday. Dubai is without a doubt one of the most rapidly developing cities in the world. With an incredibly westernized state of mind and projects underway that include underwater hotels, the <... >

Utility is the name of the game with this piece. The Briggs & Riley Boarding Tote is designed with the smart business traveler in mind, who needs to fit every detail neatly and efficiently. The Boarding Tote is designed specifically to facilitate checkpoints, which it certainly will do with every pocket and section easily accessible <... >

Here are a few ideas if you’re stumped on where to spend that all important week or two with your newfound partner in life. Whether you’re looking for an adventurous get-away or a dreamy, relaxing ambience, we’ve got some locales that will get the brain-storming session between you and your sweetie well under way. India <... >

Ah beautiful Buenos Aires! The energetic seductive port city that runs along the Rio de la Plata, that’s famous for tango, malbec and the world’s best meat. Not to mention all the famous “porteà±os” (the multinational people of Buenos Aires) including the infamous soccer star Diego Maradona, the beloved Eva Peron and the prolific writer, <... >

It’s time to turn things around. And nobody is realizing this more than the hospitality industry. The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ has become more sought after than ever by builders, owners and operators of hotels from budget properties all the way up to luxury. <... >

Here’s a city that many people seem to either ignore for some reason or know very little about. It reminds me of Dublin 15 years ago, when it was overshadowed by the likes of London, Paris or Rome. And just like Dublin, what’s charming about Lisbon is hard to pin down. Maybe it’s a combination <... >

The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association and American Express have introduced their “Explore Porta del Sol” package, available until December 20, 2007. Visit Porta Del Sol (the exotic western region of Puerto Rico) and stay at any of the nine properties listed below. Guests will receive the net rate for their hotel stay, as <... >

April will bring its usual round of showers, but for our friends across the pond in London, England, it will also bring a host of hotel openings and events. And thus the trend continues into the summer. We’ve put together a personal calendar of events for this month and beyond; check it out below: Grosvenor <... >

Let’s face it – for frequent business travelers, sometimes all the motivation (or guilt) in the world can’t get you up out of that heavenly hotel bed, surrounded by millions of big white fluffy pillows and butlers who bring omelets for you in bed. To schlep downstairs to the “fitness center,” at this juncture is <... >

Luxury can be found in the most unlikely of places. The Avan Hotels, brought to you by James Tufenkian (carpet manufacturer and all around social activist), are for the uber-vacationer, who’s seen, heard and done it all. The Tufenkian Heritage Hotel collection is a network of three boutique hotels, traditional restaurants and tourism facilities – <... >

St. Maarten combines the cultures of two countries in one small island. Like the yin and yang, the two sides couldn’t be more different: the Dutch side is vibrant, with an active nightlife and sparkling casinos, while the quieter French side flaunts superb cuisine and lavish beaches (including topless and nude strips, tsk tsk). The <... >

Conveniently located footsteps away from Turning Stone Casino Resort, Skana, provides the perfect weekend getaway for you and your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. With just a few hours in the car or a quick and inexpensive flight into the Syracuse airport you’ve got relaxation, entertainment and the chance to get rich quick all in one <... >

Our hats off to those of you who have to travel some serious distances to see the one you love this February 14th. Tiring plane and train rides can definitely put a damper on that long-anticipated connection when you finally get to see each other – no matter how much you’ve been looking forward to <... >

Flowers, chocolates, perfume, champagne? Thank you very much, but you BOTH deserve a break from the same old clichéd Valentine’s Day. We’re thinking someplace tropical, warm …and only three hours away from LaGuardia Airport. Pack your matching luggage and book a stay at the newest Golden Door Spa (the first ever on the East Coast) <... >

Ok, so after two connecting flights and a layover in Mississippi of all places you’ve finally arrived at your hotel. You let out a sigh of relief when the elevator bell lets out a ‘ding’ as you reach your floor. You breeze through the doors as they open and walk down the hallway to your <... >

Beauty aficionados can find beauty bargains anywhere. Whether it’s at the drugstore, department store, specialty shop or beauty emporium, if there is a deal to be had or a niche item to be purchased, beauty lovers will travel to the ends of the Earth to find it! Thankfully beauty shopping has become even more accessible <... >

You can complain about a lot of things when you live in Los Angeles, but the weather isn’t one of them. Inhabitants of LA enjoy almost eleven months of blue skies and balmy weather, but once the winter skies turn dark and stormy, many of us start thinking about skipping town. Take the entire family <... >

Time flies. But the Palais de la Méditerranée didn’t forget to plan for your holidays. Here are two great value offers from the Palais de la Mediterranee in Nice which make the most of a magical Christmas and New Year’s on the Côte d’Azur – and also feature a special savings for families. The “Magical <... >

Never say no when a client asks for something — even if it is the moon.  You can always try, and anyhow there is plenty of time afterward to explain that it was not possible. ~Cesar Ritz, Hotel Chain Founder   I doubt that Cesar Ritz ever visited Nob Hill. I know that he never <... >